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New boat sales remain elevated in 2021

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 28 Apr 2021 08:40 PDT
New boat sales remain elevated in 2021 © NMMA

The NMMA reports that retail unit sales of new powerboats in February 2021 were up 34% compared to the same time period last year, according to its New Powerboat Registrations Report.

Data shows total new boat sales are averaging 31,000 units sold monthly since the summer of 2020, on a seasonally-adjusted basis, above normal levels and indicative of the heightened demand for new boats spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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